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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
FIRE RECORD.
Post office and Store Burned.

CORNING, N. Y, Jan. 5-Brown Block,
containing Champney Bros dry goods store
and the post office, was burned at midnight.
Loss $4,000. A quantity Of United States
mail was DESTROYED
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
The River and Harbor Bill.

The House committee on rivers and har-
bors has completed its river and harbor ap-
propriation bill, and it will be presented to
the House before the end of the week. The
grand total of appropriations made by the
bill is ST. 15S, $50, while the total of the esti-
mates submitted was $50, ,28I. .749
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
Valuable sugar Property Burned.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 5.-The Central
sugar house and refinery of Oyen Adolph
Meyers, Cora Plantation, in Iberville parish,
was destroyed by fire today. Loss 100000.
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Mean daily bar. 80 331 Maximum ther....2 26.O
Mean daily ther. 1875 Minimum ther...-2.0
Mean daily d'wpt.17.1 Max. vel. wind....5 N
Mean daily hum. .90.4 Total precip..... .02
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Jan. 8, 1887, 1000 p. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment Of time
at all stations,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
A Brakeman Killed.

CONCORD. N. H., Jan. 5.-George Straw, of
this city, freight brakeman, who was
struck by an overhead bridge near Ashland,
this afternoon, died this evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
the following:
Annual Estimates for Maine Rivers
and Harbors.

The river and harbor bill, which has been
completed, and will probably be reported to
morrow by the House committee ON rivers
and harbors, appropriates about % per cent.
OF the estimates fer works now in progress.
No new works are provided for. In fact,
the estimates under the surveys for new
works, ordered in the bill of last year, have
not, as yet, been completed. The following
are the Maine items
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
The Freight Conductor was Respon-
sIbIe.

TrFIN, o., Jan. 5.-The scene of the
wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio is fast
every vestige of the disaster will disappear.
The responsibility for the accident Is now
placed upon the freight conductor, Fletcher,
who pulled tout of siding four miles west
of Republic without orders, intending to
make the siding at Republic for the passen-
ger train. He missed his calculation just
one mile, and the ashes Of the unknown
victims testify to his criminal carelesspess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06
The civil Service Rules Approved.
Why Senator Edmunds Was Not Rep
resented at Gen. Logan's Funeral.

The new civil service rules have been APP
proved by the President.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-06

CAMDEN, Jan. 5.-Thomas Keating, labor
er on the Rockport and Limerick Railroad,
fell. Tuesday, from dump car, injuring his
head and badly breaking an arm.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
A TERRIBLE MURDER
Committed on the Bloody Grounds
of Kentucky.

RUssELLVILLE, KY, March 90 A
terrible murder was commit d short
distance from this place las night.
Tom Lott and John B. Simmons have
been running country store about a
mile from town ON the Nashville pike.
This morning Simmons was found
dead at the store door. He had been
shot twice, once in the breast aud
once in the face. Near his body was
q double.barreled gun broken in saw
eral pieces, which was ident fed as
the properly OF the murdered man.
There is no clew to the murderer,
Simmons slept at the store, and it is
supposed he was called up in the
night, and from indications at the
store, went behind the counter to sell
something when he was shot, aud as
he ran out the door was shot again
and fell outside.
The counter, walls and q ,or in the
store are bespattered with blood.
After falling he was beaten with the
gun, which was found broken. Numer-
GUS bruises were found on the body
and his head was beaten entirely out
Of shape. The object of the murder
IL thought to have been robbery, as all
the cash in the drawer was taken,
amounting to only about 81 so. Sim
mons was powerfully built man,
about 40 years old, Was unmarried and
was highly respected in the county.
The stfair has created intense excl g.
ment.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
CABLEG RAMS.

LONDON, March 23.-Twenty horses
started in the Lincolnshire handicap
race OF 1000 soyereigns at the Lincoln
shire spring meeting today. Mr.. Nor
toms four year old bay colt Oberon
won. Mr.. r. Greats five year old
brown horse Kenny came In second,
and Lord Bradford's five year old bay
horse 0bsiar third.
HANBuRa, March 23.-The populs-
ton of this city Joined with enthu-
siasm in the festival in honor Of the
Emperor's birthday, and the leading
streets were thronged yesterday with
the people in holiday attire. At might
there was the grandest illumination
ever witnessed here.
mApRlp, 6imcu % Two banquets
were given "a Madrid last evening to
celebrate the birthday tf Emperor
William. One was at the German
Embassy and the other was given by
German residents
BOMBAY, March 23-Ths German
residents Of Bombay gave banquet
last evening in honor OF Emperor
Williams birthday. Herr Cipp, the
German Consul, presided.
BERLIN, March 23.--The police Of
st. Petersburg have discovered storef
OF dynamite and apparatus for the
manufacture of bombs in several
villas at Pargslevos, a summer resort
in the suburbs Of the Russian capitol
ROME, March 49, Emperor William
telegraphed yesterday to the Pope
thanking him for his congratulations
and expressing a wish for the prosper.
ity and happiness Of His Holiness.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
SEVERE CHARGES
Against Well Known Business Men
OF PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 23.-The
announcemsntin this morning papers
OF the attachment proceeding, begun
Yesterday by the brokerage firm of
Keen, B1dine 4 Co. against the firm Of
James and john Hunter, under the
fraudulent debtor act OF 1869, caused
great surprise, amounting almost to
CONSERVATION in commercial and po-
Utica circles, The greatest occasion
Ter surprise was that the attachments
were accompanied with allegations Of
forgeries in connection with the firms
paper. Nothing has been heard to-
day Of James Hunter, senior mem Der
OF the firm, and thers is a general be.
lief that he hss absconded. His
brother and partner, John Hunter, is
completely mystifed by the revela-
tiors. No steps have been taken to-
ward criminal prosecution.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
Iron Pine Mnnnrncturcrs.

PITTsBURG, Pa, March 90. The
wrought iron pipe manufacturers from
all sections Of the country are In session
here today. The meeting was called
for the purpose Of comforting as to the
ACCESSIBILITY Of advancing the price OF
pipe, and every large firm in the
country was represented. The session
lasted from 10 o'clock until 2 o'clock
this afternoon, OF which no result had
been reached They will decide this
afternoon.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
HE MURDERED THE VICTIM
OF HIS BASE DESIRES AND CON-
PESsES III.
Janitor Titus Makes q Clean Brea,t
OF What Led to the killing
Of Iillie Smith.

EKw YoRK, March pa Trenton,
N. j., special says: II leaked out this
afternoon that Janitor Tiius's confes'
sion was read to the Court Of Pardons
yesterday, and that on the strength OF
the confession made therein the COM
mutation was granted. In his comics
sion Titus states substantially that at
a considerable period before the night
OF the murder, and at divers times, he
showed various courtesies to Tillie
Smith, which were well received by
her. He claims that he made adj
vances which we're received with
favor, and that these circumstances
passed from fiendlinees to criminal
iptimacy. On the night OF the murder
Tillie notified him that sac was going
to the party which che attended, and
that she would not be home until
late. She asked him to let her in
when she returned. He told her to
go to the matron and get permission,
but she refused to do 60, saying that
it was against the rules. After per-
suasion be consented to wait for her
and let her in. Heidi admit her on her
return, and the two went to the jani-
tors room, where they spent some
time. She afterward communicated to
him her fears that she was in trouble,
from which he endeavored to persuade
her. He was not successful, however,
aud she finally 10 Id him that If such
should prove to be the case she would
expose him as the author OF her ruin.
He nrntaatad auainat that cnu Yaa and
she insisted, until, as he says, he, in
anger, grasped her by the throat and
held her for moment. He heard a
gurgling sound, and thinking that
something serious had happened went
for light, and when he returned
found that che was dead. His con-
ftssion then describes how, struggling
with the body, he partly carried it and
partly dragged it to the place where it
uoa foupA
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
JOHN ARENSDORFPS TRIAL
For the Murder OF the Rev. George
q. HRddOck.

SIouT Cry, a., March 23.-The
trial Of John Arensdoifi for the muir
der Of the Rev. George o, Haddock
began this morning United States
Attorney Murphy withdrew his APP.
pearsnCe as one OF the counsel for the
prosecution on the ground that there
was not money enough to pay attor-
neys. No objection was raised to
Judge Lewis, as had been anticipated,
and the work Of mpaneling was be-
gun. Many newspaper reporters from
all parts are In attendance aud the
courtroom is packed with friends OF
both sides, aud many attorneys are
seated within the railing, Toe de-
PENDANT, Arensdorff, hia wife and four
children occupied conspicuous posi-
tions near his counsel, s. M, Marsh
conducts the jury challenges for the
prosecution and L g. CLARK for the
defense. 1t is thought jury will be
secured some time tomorrow and that
the case will be fully opened this
week,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24

ed that six persons were captured on
Sunday In connection with the recent
plot TO asssssinate the CGlr, and
hanged on Monday. Degsief, the
man who murdered Lieut.. Col. Sudei-
kin, Russian Chief OF Police. three
years ago, and who was suspected OF
having planned the plot against the
Cars life, is said 10 have been one OF
the six. ...rn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
sOIPIo, N. Y, December /. 1884.

EOIPIO, N. Y, December I, 1881.
am the pastor of the lptist Church here
and an educated physician. | am not in
practice, but am my sole family physician,
and advise in chronic cases. Over year as o
/ rece y mended your Bop Bitters to my in
valid wife, who has been under medical
treatment OF Albany's best physicians rev:
eral years. She has been greatly benefited
and still uses tho medicine; believe she
will become thoroughly cured of her various
complicated diseases by their use. We both
rec ON mend them to our friends, many of
whom have also been cured of their various
ailments by them.
Rev. Z. r. WARREN.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
Gen, Won Schweinitz Congratulated
ON AiIbeIm'a BirthdaV.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 23.-All the
Grand Dakes, Ministers, diplom atists
and court officers visited the German
embassy yesterday and congratulated
Gen. Won Schweinitz, the German
Ambassador, on Emperor Willism's
birthday. Gen. Won Schweinitz will
give q banquet today. The Gear re-
ceived deputation from his German
prenadier regiment at the Gatschina
Palace Yesterday. In the evening a
barouet was given at the palace to
Gen Won Schweinits, military attsche
Of the German embassy. 1t is report
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
BULGARIA.
Russia Dissatisfied with the otto
man Ministry Respecting Hui.

Russia Dissatisfied with the otto
man Ministry Respecting Hui.
gariN.
CoNsrANTMoPLE, March 49, - M.
Nelidoff, the Russian Ambassador
here, on Monday had an audience
with the Sultan, and then declared to
His Majesty that the mission Of Riga
Bey, the special Turkish agent in Bul.
garia, had been useless, and expressed
dissatisfaction with the action OF the
Ottoman Ministry respecting the Bull
garian troubles. NJ Nelidoif has sent
a note to the Porte pressing Turkey
for payment OF arrears in the war in
demnity due Russia, and Representing
the Porte for spending money due Rus
STA on the Turkish army and navy,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
PREJUDICE KILLS.

bid OF misery under the care of several of
the best physicians, who gave her disease
various names but no reliei, aud now she is
restored TO us in good health by Hop BItt:rs,
that we had poohed at two years Def re using
else will let their sick suffer as we did, on &C
count Of prejudice against so good medi-
cine as hop Bitteri."-The Parents-G Coed
TemDlara
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
About 5000 students DriRk 10 the
Health Of the Emperor.

BERLIN, Msrch 23.-About 5000
students partook OF reunion break
fast at Kroll's GARDEN yesterday. A
toast to the Emperor and his family
was drunk amid great enthusiasm.
The municipal authorities held q ban
quet at the town hall last night. Mayor
Forekenbeck proposed the Emperor's
health and Herr Striek, chairman OF
the Town Council, offered toast to
the Empress.
The Empress has conierredlthe Cross
OF the Order OF Louise on three ladies
who are presidents Of the Augusta
Catholic and Jewish asylums.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
Mayor HarrisOn's Candidacy a
Doubt

CHICAGO, ILL, March 20 Mayor
Harrison was waited upon this morn
ing by a committee Of Democrats, who
asked him il he would accept the nom
nation for Mayor by today's conven-
ton. Mr.. Harrison refused to en-
tighten the committee on the subject,
saying that If any answer WAS required
he would make it to the convention.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
GERMANY.
The Emperor Pays Some Visits.

BERLIN, March 23.-Emperor Will
liam today visited the Queens Of Sax
ouy and Roumanis, the Princess Of
Weld, the Grand Duchesses CT Neck
lenburg and Saxony, and the Grand
Duchess Marie, vile OF the Grand
Duke Vladimir. The Emperor will
give State dinner at the palace to.
night and will stterward go to the
opera. Crown Prince Rudolph, OF
Austria, and several Of the German
Princes have left Berlin for their
homes.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
ABiw Fire For q I.It,Io rows.

LINCOLN, ILL.,, March 23.-At 4
o'clock this morning a Hte at Atlanta,
q small town In this county, destroyed
seven frame business buildings, with
their contents. Loss $1,000, with no
insurance except on the stock o. liquor
In the room where the fire was discov-
Grad
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
wAsmsoros, D. c., September "a. 1884.

UAbhiN1IOht ~ N'b DePsohipO' ~ -''
DEAR Sm-Why don't you get a certificate
from Col. W. II. W., Of Baltimore. showing
how he cured bim,olf Of drunkenness BY the
help Of Hop Bitters. His is, a wonderful
case. He is well known In Rochester, y; u,
by all tho drinking people there. He is
known in this oity, Cincin natl, New Orleans.
New York, in fact ali over the country, as he
has spent thousands Of do lars for rum. l
heartily believe his card would be worth
thousands of dollars 10 you in this city and
Baltimore alone. and make thousands Of So
Der men by Inducing the use Of yorr bittes.
j. A. W.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
AUSTRIA.
Francis Joseph 20 be Informed
about the German Festivities.

VIENNA, March 23--Orown Prince.
Rudolph will return to Vienna today.
He will proceed direct to Pesth to &C.
quaint Emperor Francis Joseph with
the impressions he formed at Berlin
during the festivities in honor of EN-
peror Williams birthday.
Emperor William has conferred the
order of the Black Eagle on the Prince
of Reuss, the German Ambassador at
Vienna.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
AUSTRIA.
Restoration Of the Relations OF the
Three EmperOrs.

VIENNA, March 2S.-Itis understood
here that it Ia the intention of Ger
many and Russia to restore the former
relations OF the three Emperors. Rus
sian diplomats state until that is &C
complished Russia will refrain from
initiating any diplomatic action in
Bulgaria, The attempted adjustment
OF the Bulgarian trouble INFLATED by
Turkey has proven failure.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
RUSSIA.
A Previous Attempt Of the CEaFAs
Life Reported.

PARIS, March 23.-The Paris pub
fishes telegram from Lemberg, the
capital Of Galicia, in Austria, stating
that on the 18th of March an attempt
was made to upset a train which was
conveying the Gear and CEaIina to st.
Petersburg, on their return from a
visit 10 the Grand Duke Vladimir.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
TURKEY.
The Sultan COnEretuIatcs tho En-

perOr.
CoNsrANTINoPLR, March % The
Sultan yesterday telegraphsd his con-
gratulstions to Emperor William on
his birthday, and sent his son Prince
Mehemmed Selim Effendi to congrat
ulate Herr Won Rodow'E, the Ger
man Ambassador to the Porto.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
IRELAND.

Warrants Granted for the Arrest
OF Father Ryan.
DUBLIN, March 25.-Judge Boyd
has granted warrants for the arrest Of
Father Ryan, Of Herbsrtstown, of the
National League, for contempt OF
court in refusing to testify concerning
his action as trustee for tenants under
the plan of campaign. Warrants have
alec been issued for number OF other
persons in Herbertstown on the same
charge.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
MILTON, DEL, February 10, 1886.


Having used Hop Bitters, the noted reme-
dy for debility, nervousness, indigesti0n,
etc., have no hesitation IN raging that it Is
indeed an o. cellent med cine, and recon-
Respectfully,
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A MEDICINE, NOT A DRINK.
HIGH AUTHORITY.

u0P BITTERS is not, in any sense, an
Ii alcoholic beverage or liquor, and could
not be sold. for use, except TO persons desir-
Gus OF obtaining medicinal bitters.
GREEN B. RAUh,
q. 8. Commissioner Internal Revenue
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
CHANCERY SALE
REAL ESTATE.


No. 329s, R. --"P"-Chanoery Court Of Shell
by County-State of Tennessee, for use,
etc, VS.. W. Z. Butler ct nj.
pY virtue of an interlocutory decree for
ID sale entered in the absye cause on the
18th day of February, 1887, M. B. So, page
$50, l will sell at publ au ction, to the high
est bidder, in front Of the Clerk and Masters
Office, NJ lin street entrance to the court
house oil Shelby county, Mem phis, Tenn. .on
Saturday, March 20, 1857,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Memphis, Shelby coun-
ty, Tenn, to-wit:
Begir ming on the east side Of the 6rst alley
east of Third street at its intersection with
the south side Of Jeferton street; thence east
with tho soutn line Of Jefierson street. 1861
feet; thence south 1851 feet to an alley;
thence west with the north side Of said alley
1861 feet to the & st alley east OF Third
street; thence with said alley l4S% feet to
the beginning.
Terms of sale-0n a credit of months;
note bearing interest, with security; lien re-
tanned; redemption barred.
The purchaser will be required to execute
the note Immediately or the property will
be offered for eale again AZ the next to the
last bid. This March 3, 1887.
S. l. MCDOWELL, Clerk and Master.
By B. T. Coleman. Deputy Q. and Nj.
r II &C. W, Heiskell, Sol tcitOrF.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
CURED OF DRINKING.

"a young friend Of mine was cured of an
Unsuitable thirst for liquor that had so pros
trated his system that he was unable to do
any business. He was entirely cured by the
ing thirst; took away the appetite for liquor;
made his nerves ste1dy; and he has 70 NAMED
a steady and sober man for more than two
years, and has no desire to return to his
cups, and 1 know OF number Of others that
have been cured of drinking by it.'-From
a lending railroad official, Chicago, Ill.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24
SKERIFF'S SALE
Of
REAL ESTATE.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, That
L by virtue OF fieri facias to me directed
from the honorable Chancery Court Of Shell
by county, Tennessee, in the case o. j. ID.
Pfoudfit VS.. B. +. Harrell ct al, Judgment
rendered on the I'd day of December. 1888,
for the sum of Two Hundred and ii, hteen
Dollars and 73-100 cents, with 'nte e. t.ant
cost of suit, to satisfy said judsmClt. etc.,
I will, 200.
in legal hours, in front of the courthouse in
the Taxing District of Shelby county. Tenn
proceed to sell, 20 the highest bidder, for
cash, the following described property, TO-
wit:
A tract or parcel of land lying and being
in the Ninth Civil District Of shelby county.
Tennessee, and bounded ss follows: On the
north by the lands of John Harrell, on the
south by the lands of Henry Rutledgs, on
the east by the lands Of Mrs. +. A Locke
and on the west by he lands OF David U.
Hukle, containing one hundred and nine
Levied on as the property of defendant.
Mrs. M. A. Priddy, 10 satisfy said judy
ment, interest and costs, voN
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenn.
By T. 7. Mcdonald, Deputy Sheriff.
Memphis, 9Th day of February, 1887.
b, Il. Barnes, Attorney for plaintiff.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-24

m MNV VVIGUR, l f:t! :AT on e g;
II. IA UvI ~ practices, may be perfectly ~
VvHNNUV "a II gained by the CFaASDo
Rectal Pearls. send ~
Beaith-" Absolute secrecy. Address tho CTaAgh~
Medical CIintS, S5 NasNu st., N, ".
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-10-20
HON A. S. CLAY

EDITOR JoUNAL-Permit one who has had
nearly twenty years experience in legisla-
tive halls to say in your columns that Geor
gia has not had in her House Of Represen-
tatives in that period a more conscientious,
true, manly and patriotic representative
that Hon. A. g. Clay of Cobb. While Cobb
should feel proud of him, the State claims
him as her son-as one of her most precious
jewels-and no honor within her gift will
she withhold from him His eloquence, ac-
umen and erudition fit him to adorn any DO
s,tion, whether legislative, executive or iu.
dietary. Mark the prediction Georgia S
Clay, like Georgias marble, is bound TO
take the lead XII.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-10-20
Give Them a Chance !

That is TO say, your lungs Also all your
breathing machinery Very wonderful ma
chlnery it is. Not only the larger air-pass.
ages, but the thousands of little tubes and
cavities leading from them.
When these are clogged and choked with
matter which ought rot to be there, your
lungs cannot half do their work And what
they do, they cannot do we'll
Call it cold, cough Group, pneumonia,
catarrh, consumption or any of the family
OF throat and nose and head and lung OBJ
structions, all are bad All ought TO be got
rid of. THERE'S just one sure way to get rid
of them. That is to taee Boschee's German
Syrup, which any druggist will sell you at
70 cents bottle. Even if everything else
has failed you, you may depend upon this
for certain.